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Locked On Sooners - Daily Podcast On Oklahoma Sooners Football & Basketball

John Williams, Locked On Podcast Network, Jay Smith
Oklahoma Sooners
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Brent Venables
John Mateer
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Locked On Sooners podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Oklahoma Sooners. Hosted by John Williams, the managing editor of The Sooners Wire at USA TODAY Sports and Jay Smith of Unfair Sports, the Locked On Sooners podcast provides your daily Oklahoma Sooners fix with expert opinions, big-name guests, ... more

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Oklahoma Sooners receive a boost as key players return from injury just ahead of their pivotal showdown with the Florida Gators. Can the Sooners capitalize on the return of center Jake Maikkula and tight end Rocky Beers to revitalize college football... more

SEC contenders shake up the College Football Playoff race as Alabama, Tennessee, and Kentucky jockey for position. Is the committee valuing brand power and strength of schedule over head-to-head results? Controversial CFP rankings spark debate—Alabam... more

Florida Gators spark controversy by inducting Urban Meyer into the Ring of Honor during Oklahoma Sooners' highly anticipated first visit to the Swamp. Is this celebration a rallying point or an unnecessary slight for Brent Venables’ squad?

The conve... more

Brent Venables steers Oklahoma Sooners football away from QB controversy, opening up a clean slate at the position and sparking hope among fans seeking improved results. The conversation focused on the decision not to name John Mateer as QB1, increas... more

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Chris Gordy
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Episode: SEC SQUAD - SEC CHAOS Has Arrived | Where Oklahoma sits
Corey Burton
Host of Locked On Vandy
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Episode: SEC SQUAD - SEC CHAOS Has Arrived | Where Oklahoma sits
Jimmy Stein
Host of Locked On Bama
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Episode: SEC SQUAD - SEC CHAOS Has Arrived | Where Oklahoma sits
Jaren Spor
Host of Locked On Mississippi State
Locked On Mississippi State
Episode: Oklahoma Sooners Offensive Line Crisis SHAKES Confidence Before Wild Mississippi State Matchup
Eric Kane
Host of Locked On Vols
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Episode: SEC SQUAD - The SEC has ELITE Matchups in Week 7 | How will Oklahoma do?
John Miller
Host of Locked On Mizzou
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Episode: SEC SQUAD - The SEC has ELITE Matchups in Week 7 | How will Oklahoma do?
Spencer McLaughlin
Host of Locked On College Football
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Episode: LSU’s Lane Kiffin is FAILING | OU Smacks Texas | UCLA’s Big Day! Locked On College Football Live
Jake Hatch
Host of Locked On BYU Cougars
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Episode: LSU’s Lane Kiffin is FAILING | OU Smacks Texas | UCLA’s Big Day! Locked On College Football Live
Alex Dono
Host of Locked On Canes
Locked On Podcast Network
Episode: LSU’s Lane Kiffin is FAILING | OU Smacks Texas | UCLA’s Big Day! Locked On College Football Live

Hosts

John Williams
Host of Locked On Sooners daily/analysis segments; OU coverage author with ties to The Sooners Wire at USA TODAY Sports
Jay Smith
Co-host and analyst with Unfair Sports; frequent on Locked On Sooners network shows

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 269 ratings
  • •New OU Slogan •Coaching issues

    There’s only one side of the ball at Oklahoma (TBOW all offense & Venables all defense).

    Appears something is going on amongst the coaching staffs. Wondering if the offensive staff & the head coach have different philosophies or has someone gone off the reservation? Two QB’s under this head coach that have lost their confidence. Have a lot of thoughts on that point.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    (903)
    United States2 months ago
  • Great

    This is a very fun and knowledgeable podcast and it was nice to have it throughout the football season. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bobcatt11
    United States10 months ago
  • BOMBSHELL

    Jeez guys. Not everything is a bombshell. Stop labeling everything in such an unnecessary way. People will listen to you no matter what

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Ispendtoomuch$
    United Statesa year ago
  • It doesn’t really stand out

    I listen to four other Sooners football podcasts and this one is pretty generic.

    There’s the requisite amount of homerism from Smith, who also has an extremely annoying habit of swallowing in mid sentence during his long winded Pom Pom waving rants.

    Williams is solid and deserves better support.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Tgwdeb61
    United Statesa year ago
  • Recruiting

    This 3 star recruiting isn’t going to cut it in the SEC. No disrespect to the linebackers being brought in but why can’t a head coach that was a linebacker bring in the top tier linebackers to Norman?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    jacobsjj
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests and cross-network discussions are a highlight for fans.
Insightful OU program coverage with strong guest lists.
Audio quality has varied across episodes, affecting listenability.
Some episodes feel overly homeristic but solid game context.
Listeners appreciate daily updates and depth on roster battles.

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#246
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#97
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#152
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#126
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#220
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Oklahoma vs. South Carolina: Can the Sooners' Offense STAY Awake against This HOT Gamecocks Defense?
Q: How does Chris Mahler feel about South Carolina's secondary?
He says the secondary has improved over the past couple of weeks, though it struggled early, and emphasizes limiting explosive plays while accounting for Oklahoma's tight ends.
Oklahoma vs. South Carolina: Can the Sooners' Offense STAY Awake against This HOT Gamecocks Defense?
Q: How does South Carolina get a 100-yard rusher against Oklahoma?
Chris Mahler says a 100-yard performance is unnecessary. South Carolina needs efficient short-yardage runs, positive yardage, and to avoid negative plays that create long down-and-distance situations.
NOT READY: Oklahoma Sooners offense BOTTOMS out, defense COLLAPSES | CHANGES incoming?
Q: What do you think is more likely, an offensive coordinator change before the season is over or a quarterback change before the season is over?
Jay Smith thinks the coordinator is more likely to be replaced, while John Williams says the staff's reluctance to try backup quarterbacks risks leaving the program without useful evaluations for 2027.
NOT READY: Oklahoma Sooners offense BOTTOMS out, defense COLLAPSES | CHANGES incoming?
Q: Do you expect to see any changes happening for the Oklahoma Sooners?
Jay Smith expects a major change closer to December, after coaching vacancies and candidates become clearer. He thinks a coordinator change is more likely than replacing John Mateer during the season.
PRESSURE: Oklahoma’s John Mateer MUST IMPROVE for Red River Shootout | Texas poses problems?
Q: What does Oklahoma's offense do best?
Williams says the offense can get the ball to playmakers Isaiah Sittani and Rocky Beers, and recommends targeting them and Elijah Thomas downfield to create explosive plays.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Locked On Sooners

What is Locked On Sooners about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Daily Oklahoma Sooners coverage with analysis, roster news, and strategy insights across football and basketball. Episodes consistently focus on fall camp questions, position battles, offensive and defensive schemes, coaching impacts, and roster depth, often including cross-show guests and sponsor reads. Noteworthy is the tandem hosting approach—one lead writer from a major OU outlet paired with a combat sports/entrepreneur-leaning co-host—giving a pod that blends on-the-ground program reporting with broad conference context and frequent deep dives into offensive line, defensive front, and tight end development. Potential listeners should expect quick, information-dense episodes that keep OU fans updated on personnel moves, game prep, and S... more

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7. Spencer McLaughlin
8. Jake Hatch

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